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Hindu Deities and Epics

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Hindu mythology involves a vast pantheon of deities, including Vishnu and his avatars, alongside epic narratives. This topic explores Puranas, celestial sages, and legendary kings. These questions form a crucial part of the general awareness section in SSC and state exams.

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Hindu Deities and Epics Questions

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of power and strength in Hindu mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Explanation

Durga is the goddess of power and strength in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a fierce woman with multiple arms and weapons.

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of death and destruction in Hindu mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Explanation

Kali is the goddess of death and destruction in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a black-skinned woman with a necklace of skulls and a tongue that drips blood.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sacred tree in Hindu mythology?

  1. Banyan tree

  2. Pipal tree

  3. Mango tree

  4. Neem tree
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Explanation

The pipal tree is a sacred tree in Hindu mythology. It is considered to be the abode of the god Vishnu.

Multiple choice

What are the three gunas that constitute Prakriti?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

  2. Dharma, Artha, and Kama

  3. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

  4. Purusha, Prakriti, and Mahat
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The three gunas that constitute Prakriti are Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Sattva represents purity, clarity, and balance; Rajas represents activity, passion, and change; and Tamas represents inertia, darkness, and ignorance.

Multiple choice

Which guna is associated with inertia, darkness, and ignorance?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas

  4. Prakriti
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Explanation

Tamas is associated with inertia, darkness, and ignorance. It is the guna that obstructs our clarity, understanding, and spiritual progress.

Multiple choice

What is the primary weapon used in Lathi Khela?

  1. Sword

  2. Spear

  3. Lathi (staff)

  4. Bow and Arrow
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Explanation

Lathi Khela is characterized by the use of a lathi, which is a long wooden staff.

Multiple choice

Lathi Khela is often associated with which Hindu deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Krishna

  3. Durga

  4. Ganesha
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Explanation

Lathi Khela is often associated with the Hindu goddess Durga, who is known for her strength and warrior spirit.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Ganesha is the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god of destruction and transformation?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva is the god of destruction and transformation in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What are the three gunas of prakriti?

  1. Sattva, rajas, and tamas

  2. Dharma, artha, and kama

  3. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

  4. Purusha, prakriti, and mahat
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The three gunas of prakriti are sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first cosmic cycle in Hindu mythology?

  1. Satya Yuga

  2. Treta Yuga

  3. Dwapara Yuga

  4. Kali Yuga
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Satya Yuga is the first and most pure of the four cosmic cycles in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god who presides over the cosmic cycles?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Brahma is the god who presides over the cosmic cycles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon who tries to destroy the cosmic cycles?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Indrajit

  4. Vibhishana
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Ravana is the demon who tries to destroy the cosmic cycles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hero who defeats Ravana and saves the cosmic cycles?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Bharata

  4. Shatrughna
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Rama is the hero who defeats Ravana and saves the cosmic cycles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the goddess who represents the cosmic cycles?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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Lakshmi is the goddess who represents the cosmic cycles.